Police Holster

vesuvio · 02-16-2013, 03:26 PM

just in, I know it's a police holster, but beside that nothing else.

The flap is broken, can it be repaired to look as the separation never happened? Can the name written on the back be removed?

Thank you

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2013, 03:28 PM

yes and then no

yes, Jerry Burney can fix the lid

No, you can not and should not attempt to remove the markings on the rear, you'd have to rub them off, then instead of markings, you'd have a deep rubbing or gouge.

Pretty sure It started life as an artillery holster (see stitching markings on back) - but there should be markings on the outside or stamped on the inside of the lid.

What markings are on the tool?
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Show pictures of complete holster, front and rear, show close ups of markings please.

vesuvio · 02-16-2013, 03:29 PM

some more

vesuvio · 02-16-2013, 03:42 PM

some more

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2013, 04:06 PM

I like it, will clean up nice

nice police marking, 5 digit on tool

police marking on the body, WW1 holster style that went into Weimar service

vesuvio · 02-16-2013, 04:28 PM

As is, what is its value? About if repaired?
Thank you

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2013, 05:02 PM

as-is about $75 / but then you know what you paid for it?

fixed, which will cost probably the same as eventual value, around $150 + or - a bit, remember, it will cost you in shipping

the tool is worth $50-$85 - police ones don't sell a lot more than a plain one to most people

02-16-2013, 03:26 PM	#1
vesuvio User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 16 Posts	Police Holster just in, I know it's a police holster, but beside that nothing else. The flap is broken, can it be repaired to look as the separation never happened? Can the name written on the back be removed? Thank you Attached Thumbnails

02-16-2013, 03:28 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	yes and then no yes, Jerry Burney can fix the lid No, you can not and should not attempt to remove the markings on the rear, you'd have to rub them off, then instead of markings, you'd have a deep rubbing or gouge. Pretty sure It started life as an artillery holster (see stitching markings on back) - but there should be markings on the outside or stamped on the inside of the lid. What markings are on the tool? . Show pictures of complete holster, front and rear, show close ups of markings please. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-16-2013, 03:29 PM	#3
vesuvio User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 16 Posts	some more Attached Thumbnails

02-16-2013, 03:42 PM	#4
vesuvio User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 16 Posts	some more Attached Thumbnails

02-16-2013, 04:06 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I like it, will clean up nice nice police marking, 5 digit on tool police marking on the body, WW1 holster style that went into Weimar service __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-16-2013, 04:28 PM	#6
vesuvio User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 16 Posts	As is, what is its value? About if repaired? Thank you

02-16-2013, 05:02 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	as-is about $75 / but then you know what you paid for it? fixed, which will cost probably the same as eventual value, around $150 + or - a bit, remember, it will cost you in shipping the tool is worth $50-$85 - police ones don't sell a lot more than a plain one to most people __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV